The Supreme Court's 7-2 majority ruled in Dred Scott that slaves could never be citizens, even if they were born in the U.S.

The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.

Pro-immigrant groups warn that the controversy can not, and should not, be just about free speech rights on college campuses.

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